4202.32.93.00 - Of man-made fibers (670)

This HTS classification, 4202.32.93.00, specifically covers "Of man-made fibers" within the broader category of articles with an outer surface of textile materials, intended to be carried in the pocket or handbag. These include a wide array of smaller personal containers such as wallets, coin purses, cigarette cases, and similar items where the primary outer material is derived from man-made fibers. The key defining characteristic for this subcategory is the composition of the outer surface, which must be textile made from synthetic or regenerated fibers.

It is crucial to distinguish this classification from its siblings. HTS 4202.32.85.00 applies to similar articles but exclusively those containing 85 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste. Similarly, HTS 4202.32.91.00 is designated for articles of cotton. Therefore, for goods to fall under 4202.32.93.00, the outer textile surface must be composed of materials like polyester, nylon, acrylic, or rayon, and not primarily silk or cotton. The residual classification, 4202.32.99.00, serves as a catch-all for other textile outer surfaces not otherwise specified, such as those made from blends where man-made fibers are predominant but not exclusively the defining characteristic for a more specific sub-classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to explore. Classification under 4202.32.93.00 is definitive once the criteria of being a pocket/handbag-type container with an outer surface of man-made fiber textiles are met. Examples would include a nylon travel wallet, a polyester coin purse, or a synthetic fiber-based cigarette case. The intent and function of the article as a personal container of a type typically carried in a pocket or handbag are paramount.